Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve

Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve is a calm and isolated volcanic crater. This protected area is inside the Pululahua volcano. It is rich with a great diversity of fauna and flora. “Reserva Geobotánica Pululahua” in Spanish. Located 11 mi (17 km) north of Quito, Ecuador, in the northwestern part of the Pomasqui Valley. The Reserve has an ... Read more

Yacuri National Park

Yacuri National Park is a protected area. Located southeast of Ecuador, on the border with Peru, between the provinces of Loja and Zamora Chinchipe. The park protects moorland, cloud forests, and dry scrub. The reserve has over 46 high-altitude lakes. Visitors usually take excursions to the Black Lagoon, the Yacurí Lagoon, the Ducks’ Lagoon, or ... Read more

Ingapirca Inca Ruins

Ingapirca Inca Ruins are the best-preserved ruins in Ecuador. Ingapirca means “Inka Pirka” in Quechua (Wall of the Inca). This archaeological discovery protects the memory of the Incas that once walked along the roads. They buried their dead in the cemetery and worshiped at the Temple of the Sun, also known as El Castillo (The Castle). ... Read more

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National Parks & Ecological Reserves

Ecuador has countless natural wonders protected in national parks and reserves. A national park is an area in use for conservation purposes. Ecuador has more than 30 protected areas. These are places for finding adventures. Some national parks are so large that they have several entrances. In fact, to go around, you need a four-wheel vehicle and plenty of time. This way, you will have a better experience in the reserve.

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Bird-watching, Jungle Towns & Rainforest, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves
Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve is a protected area located in the Sucumbíos and Orellana provinces. It provides home and habitat for countless of plant, animal, and more than 515 species of ...
Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
The Galápagos Marine Reserve surrounds the Galápagos Islands in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 km (600 mi) off Ecuador's coast. The Galápagos Marine Reserve covers 133,000 square kilometers (51,352 ...
Bird-watching, Jungle Towns & Rainforest, National Parks & Ecological Reserves
Llanganates National Park is a protected area part of the Tungurahua and Napo in Ecuador. This park has stunning lakes, rivers, mountains, and cloud forests. Llanganates means "beautiful hill". The ...
Beaches & Surfing, Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving, Spondylus route
Machalilla National Park is one of the largest protected areas located in Manabi, Ecuador. The park has many islands and beautiful beaches to enjoy, from June to September, humpback whales ...
Bird-watching, Jungle Towns & Rainforest, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves
Yasuni National Park is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It homes many species of mammals including pink river dolphins. As well as birds, reptiles, amphibians, and ...
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